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Bobby Green has stood out in the UFC’s competitive lightweight division despite facing ͏continuous losses. Unlike some fighters who might give up in similar situations, ‘King’ is steadfast. A fighter from the day he was born, Green has overcome a lot of dysfunction and trauma in his life to become one of the most well-known lightweights in the world’s biggest MMA promotion, the UFC.

Green is about to face Turner and their anticipated match has fans questioning some queries about the fighter. One such question is how many losses Green has had in his career. Let us dig in to understand it.

Bobby Green’s losses in UFC

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Bobby Green’s career has been a rollercoaster ride for the fighter. ‘King’ has been in the UFC since 2009 and has fought prominent names in the UFC which also includes champions. The fighter has yet to get any championship bout but he has had a tremendous run in the realm of UFC.

The fighter’s debut was disastrous, experiencing a first-round chokehold from Dan Lauzon. His second bout proved equally challenging against Gesias Cavalcante. However, he rebounded impressively, embarking on an impressive eight-fight winning streak. This remarkable run came to an end when he faced Edson Barboza.

Since facing Barboza, Green experienced a three-fight losing streak. He was defeated by Dustin Poirier and Rashid Magomedov. Excluding those matchups, he also faced defeats against Thiago Moises, Rafael Fiziev, Islam Makhachev, and Drew Dober. In December 2012, ‘King’ faced rising lightweight star Jalin Turner in the co-main event of a Fight Night card. A slight underdog coming into the bout, Turner stunned the vet with his dynamic striking, managing to knock out Green in the very first round.

What are Green’s prominent records?

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With an impressive track record boasting 31 victories, 14 losses, 1 draw, and 1 no contest, Bobby Green has undoubtedly left an indelible mark in the world of mixed martial arts. Renowned for his exceptional striking prowess, he holds the record for the highest number of significant strikes landed per minute in the history of the UFC lightweight division.

The fighter emerges as a resolute force within the expansive domain of the lightweight division. He presently boasts the second most extended ongoing streak of triumphs and stands at the third for the most substantial tally of victories. Furthermore, the combatant lays claim to a portfolio marked by one of the loftiest counts of participation and ranks fifth in the hierarchy for most instances of opponents being felled to the canvas.

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What’s your opinion on Bobby Green as a fighter? Do you expect that he will be a compelling force in the realm of UFC in the future and continue his legacy? Tell us your opinion in the comments below.

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